Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 345

Matthew's expression softened, almost like a dad looking at his kid. "To me, you'll always be that little girl. But listen, being serious and stubborn is great for work, not so much for life." I knew why he said it, but people don't change overnight. We are who we are.

"Rea, sometimes not knowing everything brings a little happiness. You don't have to figure it all out, you know?" His words were soft, almost fatherly.

Seeing the worry in his eyes, and thinking about his illness, I nodded, even though deep down I still held onto my beliefs.

"Rea," Matthew said softly.

"Yeah?"

He shook his head. "It's nothing."

"No, it's something You've definitely got sc

back

ing on your mind," I pressed, sensing he was holding

Matthew chuckled. "Nothing gets past you, does it?"

it locked up. promise." I raised

if it's something like... I

tilted my head, feigning

nothing," he said, shaking

They say you're influenced by the company you keep..." I

surprised, like he didn't expect me to know. I didn't keep him in suspense for

different. Just because Thorsten's my friend doesn't mean I agree with everything he does.

just kidding.

meaning to tell you... my illness isn't mild. It might not be something I

I'm not here anymore, I want

me you'll keep your head up and keep

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tightened around my chest. My eyes burned, and my throat felt like it was closing up. I gripped his arm tightly. "You're not going anywhere. You'll

I just stayed there, my head resting on the side of his bed, listening

point,

woke up, Matthew was still asleep, and his jacket was draped over me. I carefully placed